California Prop 65

For California Residents Only

California Prop 65

Proposition 65 requires businesses to notify Californians about significant amounts of chemicals in the products they purchase. Please see the California state government official website for more information:

California Proposition 65

Proposition 65 entitles California consumers to warnings for products that contain chemicals known to California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm if those products expose consumers to such chemicals above certain threshold levels.

WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Additionally, for certain products sold on Hawkins Footwear and Sports, we also provide the following warnings based upon California law:

Lead Crystal Glasses - California requires the following notice relating to lead in crystal glasses:

WARNING: Consuming foods or beverages that have been kept or served in leaded crystal products will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. This warning does not apply to Baccarat decanters, flacons, stoppered pitchers, and mustard and jam pots.

Ceramic Tableware - California requires the following notice for lead in ceramic tableware:

WARNING: Use of this tableware will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Jewelry and Tiffany Style Lamps - California requires the following notice:

This product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

For Beauty Products - California requires the following notice on beauty and skin care products that contain progesterone:

This product contains progesterone, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer. Consult with your physician before using this product.

For Motor Vehicles & Related Parts - California requires the following notice:

Motor vehicles contain fuel, oils and fluids, battery posts, terminals and related accessories which contain lead and lead compounds and other chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. These chemicals are found in vehicles, vehicle parts and accessories, both new and as replacements. When being serviced, these vehicles generate used oil, waste fluids, grease, fumes and particulates, all known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and reproductive harm.

For Fresh Fruits, Nuts, and Vegetables - California requires the following notice:

This product may contain a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, or birth defects or other reproductive harm.

For Tools - California requires the following notice:

WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

  • lead from lead-based paints,
  • crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
  • arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
Your risk from exposure to these chemicals varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure, work in a well-ventilated area and with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.